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NPCScan  Popular! (More than 5000 hits)

Version: 8.0.1.13
by: Torhal [More]

NPCScan helps you find NPCs by scanning nameplates, minimap vignettes, and mouseover targets, with an optional dynamic targeting keybinding. Once an NPC is found by one of these methods, an on screen alert is displayed and an audio alert is played.

Nameplates
Alerts will be triggered whenever a nameplate is created, if that nameplate belongs to one of the tracked NPCs. To use this feature with any reliability, the Interface->Names->Always Show Nameplates option must be turned on from the WoW Game Menu.

Dynamic Target Keybinding
NPCScan includes a key binding that will trigger a dynamically-generated targeting macro. Each time it is pressed, the key binding will trigger a /targetexact <mob name=""> for every tracked NPC in the current zone you are in, in addition to any custom NPC additions. This only attempts a search each time it is triggered; it is not a continuous search.

To access this feature, just set a keybind under the Key Bindings->AddOns->NPCScan->Targeting Macro section.

“Found” Alert
When an NPC is found, NPCScan alerts you by playing a loud and distinctive sound, making your screen pulse red, and displaying a Targeting Button for every NPC that is found.

Targeting Buttons
When clicked, the targeting button tries to target the NPC it depicts. You can also bind a key to trigger the newest button, in cases where multiple buttons are spawned.

Note: These buttons cannot be shown during combat. In the unlikely case that you do find a rare while fighting, the button or buttons will appear after you leave combat.

Options
NPCScan's main options window can be accessed from the Interface Options menu. To access the NPC list and other settings, type “/npcscan”.

New sounds can be added to the alert sound dropdown menu by installing SharedMedia.

  • 5.0.0.5:
    • Added custom search/achievement names to the alert pop-up button.
    • Added “Galleon” to the default search list.
  • 5.0.0.4: Updated deDE, frFR, itIT, koKR, ruRU, and zhCN localizations.
  • 5.0.0.3: Fixed an error when logging onto new characters immediately after updating to 5.0.0.2.
  • 5.0.0.2:
    • Enabled achievement settings now apply to all characters, since they're now account-wide.
    • Fixed an error when pressing the alert target button while in a raid.
    • Doesn't interfere with hunters' Call Pet spell anymore.
  • 5.0.0.1:
    • Added the “Glorious!” MoP rare achievement.
    • Added itIT localization and updated frFR and zhCN localizations.
  • 4.3.0.2: Fixed a broken zhCN translations file, and updated ptBR localization.
  • 4.3.0.1: Updated frFR, koKR, ruRU, zhCN, and zhTW localizations, and added ptBR translation by Omukeka.
  • 4.2.0.2: Added new tamable rares from 4.2 as defaults for hunters.
  • 4.2.0.1: Updated koKR, ruRU, zhCN, and zhTW localizations.
  • 4.1.0.2:
    • Faction-specific rares Captain Foulwind and Florence are now only defaults for the faction that can kill them.
    • Tamable mobs with unknown spawning zones shouldn't always show alerts anymore.
  • 4.1.0.1:
    • Alert sound volume is now controlled by the “Master Volume” slider in WoW's Sound Options window instead of the game sound effects volume slider.
    • Updated frFR, ruRU, zhCN, and zhTW localizations.
    • Updated the database of tamable rares.
  • 4.0.3.6: Updated and fixed non-English localizations so they will print chat messages properly.
  • 4.0.3.5:
    • Added an option to print timestamps with all messages. See the main _NPCScan options pane.
    • Updated 3D portraits to fit the alert popup better.
    • Updated frFR, koKR, and zhTW localizations.
  • 4.0.3.4:
    • Fixed an error for characters that hadn't used an updated version of _NPCScan since before 4.0.0.1. If you still experience an error on login, please reset that character's settings.
    • Updated mob name translations.
  • 4.0.3.3:
    • Jadefang is now also a default custom NPC.
    • Tamable rares in Uldum and Twilight Highlands should now be detected properly.
  • 4.0.3.2: Added Madexx' colors to each of his default entries. Won't apply if you logged in using 4.0.3.1.
  • 4.0.3.1:
    • Added Cataclysm rares to defaults. If you hadn't added them already, they will automatically appear in your custom NPCs list.
    • Updated the database of tamable rares.
    • Updated esES localization.
    • Added a way for stable mods like HunterStableInfo to coexist with _NPCScan. Authors, see source docs.
  • 4.0.0.6:
    • Updated frFR and deDE localizations, and added esES/esMX localization by galen2.
    • Updated the list of tamable rares.
    • Fixed uncommon error when attempting to scroll one of the rare mob tables.
  • 4.0.0.5: The “Unmute for alert sound” option now also re-enables WoW's sound effects toggle.
  • 4.0.0.4: Tweaked the default UI so that only the hunter's summoned pet will get cached on login.
  • 4.0.0.3: Hunters won't see bogus found alerts on login if they have tamed or stabled rare pets.
  • 4.0.0.2:
    • Updated dropdown menus for compatibility with patch 4.0.1.
    • Added deDE localization by Freydis88.
  • 4.0.0.1: Updated for Cataclysm Beta.
  • 3.3.5.5: Non-tamable mobs now show found alerts again.
  • 3.3.5.4:
    • Now summarizes pets cached while resting when leaving cities/inns instead of printing a line for each one.
    • Cached NPCs listed when changing worlds will only be printed once per session, instead of every time you zone in and out.
    • Fixed screen edge flash when mobs are found.
    • Added ruRU localization from CurseForge.
  • 3.3.5.3:
    • LibRareSpawns' mob screenshots should once again appear when mousing over rows in the achievement tables.
    • Added frFR and koKR localizations.
  • 3.3.5.2: Fixed an error that occurred when “Search for completed achievement NPCs” was disabled and any achievement criteria updated.
  • 3.3.5.1:
    • Scans can now be limited to worlds (continents or instances). You can customize this for custom NPCs with an edit box next to the NPC's ID; Simply type the name of the world exactly, or select a continent name from the dropdown. If left blank, the scan will stay active no matter where you are.
    • Tables of rares in the Search configuration pane are now sortable by clicking their column headers.
    • Default options now only add tamable custom mobs like Arcturis and Skoll for hunters. Hold shift while reverting to defaults to override this.
    • Added Bro'Gaz the Clanless as a default for Outlands.
    • Added zhTW localization by s8095324.
    • The found alert button now scales with your global UI Scale setting.
    • Removed control over RareSpawnOverlay.
    • Custom NPCs are now identified by NPC ID instead of their names. Typed names are now case-sensitive.
    • Alerts for humanoid rares that used to look solid white now appear properly clothed once the mob is targeted.
  • 3.3.0.4:
    • The targeting button now marks the rare with a green triangle when clicked.
    • Fixed an issue with horizontal scrolling in the rare mob list.
  • 3.3.0.3: Compatible with _NPCScan.Overlay 3.3.0.6.
  • 3.3.0.2: Fixed a bug in version detection. Arcturis should be added to player scan lists now.
  • 3.3.0.1:
    • Added 3.3's new spirit beast Arcturis to default scan and tamable lists.
    • Added an “/npcscan cache” command to print a message like the log-in cache warning.
    • Removed the rare raptors from default settings, since they no longer drop pets.
    • Removed the mostly obsolete “Search for Tamable NPCs” option.
    • Now uses ZoneIDs instead of map file names to locate tamable mobs. Consequently, The Razza now gets detected accurately in Dire Maul.
  • 3.2.0.8:
    • Rewrote the screen border flash so that it should never conflict with other mods that use it.
    • Achievement tabs now have more prominent checkboxes so disabled tabs will be harder to miss.
  • 3.2.0.7:
    • Tamable mobs now correctly show found alerts when spotted immediately upon login.
    • False found alert messages for tamable mobs now indicate why they are false alarms.
  • 3.2.0.6:
    • Rare tamable mobs now only show alerts when found in their original zone.
    • Added a new “NpcOverlay_Found message” to be used by _NPCScan.Overlay.
  • 3.2.0.5: Classified Terror Spinner as a tamable mob.
  • 3.2.0.4: Classified Skoll as a tamable mob.
  • 3.2.0.3:
    • Added new 3.2 rare spirit beast Skoll.
    • Now uses AceEvent-3.0 to communicate with map overlay-type addons.
  • 3.2.0.2: Now loads properly when _NPCScan.Overlay isn't present.
  • 3.2.0.1:
    • Now manages which overlays are shown by the RareSpawnOverlay and _NPCScan.Overlay addons.
    • Added four rare raptor mobs that drop non-combat pets in 3.2: Dart, Takk the Leaper, Ravasaur Matriarch, and Razormaw Matriarch.
    • No longer shows an alert button for tamable NPCs while resting (in an inn or city), although you will still need to clear the cache.
    • Added all localized mob names for zhTW, and as many as I could find for zhCN and koKR.
    • Added an “Unmute for alert sound” setting to play the alert sound even if WoW is muted.
    • Added an “Alert sound file” dropdown to choose which sound to play for alerts. Additional sounds can be added using SharedMedia-type addons.
    • The alert border flash now only shows when you enable “Screen Edge Flash” in the Default UI's Display Interface Options panel.
    • Now continues searching for rares in 5-man dungeons. Raid dungeons, battlegrounds, and arenas will still disable scanning, however.
  • 3.1.0.1:
    • Achievements to kill rares now have their own lists in the options window.
    • Added slash commands to add and remove NPCs from the custom tracking list: “/npcscan add <NpcID> <Name>” and “/npcscan remove <Name>
    • You can now add tamable mobs to your search list and toggle them all using a “Search for tamable NPCs” setting.
    • Found alerts for tamable mobs will note that they are tamable and may be false alarms.
    • Added an option to suppress the “already cached” log-in alert.
    • Added Gondria to the default rare list, and updated some rares that are now tamable in 3.1.
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Unread 08-05-09, 12:11 PM  
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Originally posted by Saiket
I don't know much of anything about manipulating audio files, but if you can figure that out, you'll be able to add your custom sound with SharedMedia with the new version of _NPCScan. I've never messed with SharedMedia personally (you might need to ask around on that addon's page), but presumably it's doable.

You might be the first person to not think it was too loud and scary, by the way. :P
Lol, if you can hear it really good and ur not expecting it it can make you jump like it has to me a few times when wearing my headset lol.
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Originally posted by joogee
have used for couple months now and havent had any issues.
since patch i can't seem to reset scan. iv tried deleting cache but when i log back in still get message for mobs already found to go clear cache.
Have you exited the game completely before deleting the cache? If the game is still on, even at the login screen, it will still remember the cache when you delete it.
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Unread 08-06-09, 01:34 AM  
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Exclamation Problom

i jest installed your updated version of this add on. there was a problem with the tamable beast section. some one tamed scroll and it found him in dalaran,but i do not have the find tamable beast checked off. if anything is there a solution too this thank you
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Re: Problom

Originally posted by goldwarrior
i jest installed your updated version of this add on. there was a problem with the tamable beast section. some one tamed scroll and it found him in dalaran,but i do not have the find tamable beast checked off. if anything is there a solution too this thank you
Oops, I forgot to mark him as tamable when I added him. The new version (3.2.0.4) fixes this.
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Unread 08-06-09, 07:08 AM  
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doesn't find nuramoc...just stood under him and the mod keept quiet,although the id seems to be correct
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Unread 08-06-09, 08:11 AM  
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Thanks for a great mod.

Just like the subject says - thanks for this mod. It is such a time saver (it also saves my poor eyes from straining). And I was going to add those mods that drop the new raptors to my list, but you beat me to it. Thank you so very much!



-from a crazed mount and pet collector
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Unread 08-07-09, 12:55 AM  
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Originally posted by Saiket
Have you exited the game completely before deleting the cache? If the game is still on, even at the login screen, it will still remember the cache when you delete it.

ty for helping with that problem. im having problems with the cache as well i shut my game off deleted WTF and Cache folders.(for some reason or another the folders will not be there anymore after i deleted them).
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Unread 08-07-09, 02:12 AM  
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Is it possible to create a macro for targeting the NPC found? (to be able to make a target + cast an instant spell macro to tag it)
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Originally posted by Kerecha
Is it possible to create a macro for targeting the NPC found? (to be able to make a target + cast an instant spell macro to tag it)
From inside of the macro, you can use /click _NPCScanButton to target whatever the button shows.
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Unread 08-07-09, 07:18 AM  
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Hi just got this addon, so getting used to it and making sure its set up ok. When I first went into the interface Skoll was listed on the custom NPCs tab. When fiddling I accidentally deleted him. But when I try to add him manually: "Skoll" "35189" the entry does not appear in the custom NPCs tab. I have deleted, then resinstalled the addon, but to no avail.

Sorry to be a pain - but any help appreciated!
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Unread 08-07-09, 08:54 AM  
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Hi There!, I Love your add on its fantatsic , but i'm having a slight problem with mine, in the list from frost bitten thare all faded out. so when i actually find there rare, a warning doent come up for me , i have the newest version and it works for my borthers, but not for me. I've tried deleting it and reinstalling it, and the cache as well but no luck. Any help would be greatly appricated thanks


Note!. Okay I fixed it clicked the deafult button for the addon on the interface panel and its all fixed up dont worry about my problem. (rushes off to find more rares)
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Unread 08-07-09, 04:04 PM  
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I really wish there was a way to fix the problem with the tameable beasts (Loque'nahak, etc.) because I'm sick of "finding" them in Dalaran. Isn't there a way to code it in the addon, such as "if <name> is tamed, then a nil value" or something like that? (I'm not familiar with coding at all lol)

Also, will this work if I manually enter in the rare raptor spawns that drop the new pets?
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Originally posted by DeathCab727
I really wish there was a way to fix the problem with the tameable beasts (Loque'nahak, etc.) because I'm sick of "finding" them in Dalaran. Isn't there a way to code it in the addon, such as "if <name> is tamed, then a nil value" or something like that? (I'm not familiar with coding at all lol)

Also, will this work if I manually enter in the rare raptor spawns that drop the new pets?
Rare mob pets will always be cached when you see them, but the latest version won't show an alert for them when you're in Dalaran or any other city. The new version also should have added the rare raptors to the custom NPCs list.
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Originally posted by Ed-tron
Hi just got this addon, so getting used to it and making sure its set up ok. When I first went into the interface Skoll was listed on the custom NPCs tab. When fiddling I accidentally deleted him. But when I try to add him manually: "Skoll" "35189" the entry does not appear in the custom NPCs tab. I have deleted, then resinstalled the addon, but to no avail.

Sorry to be a pain - but any help appreciated!
I tried repeating what you did, but Skoll showed up after I re-added him. If you're willing to reset any settings you changed, you could try the default settings:
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Originally posted by Saiket
Rare mob pets will always be cached when you see them, but the latest version won't show an alert for them when you're in Dalaran or any other city. The new version also should have added the rare raptors to the custom NPCs list.
Awesome! Thank you!
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